One of the 65 tombs in the Egyptian king valley is a bit annoying, slightly lung phobia and cool. The 3,000 -year -old tomb, which tunned hundreds of feet with desert limestone, is an ancient gift.
The altitude versus, which is kept in limestone, leads from the king’s valley to the grave. Photo credit: Tom stieghorst
Below, the colors of the wall we go are amazingly vivid and have been sealed underground for thousands of years in one of the most dry climates in the world.
We deliver the images of eagles and cobra protecting the pharaohs. Hieroglyphs are embarrassed by all those except experts and covering all surfaces. One of the small tombs is the tomb of the famous King Turkhamen, which is only 28 feet on the ground. The chambers that were almost damaged in 1922 were filled with 5,398 funeral items and many solid gold.
It is a reward of cruise for the longest river in the world. Every time, guests can see the Grandstone Monument produced by civilization that existed 4,500 years ago when Columbus sailed to the United States.
Our eight -day cruises hit a lot of highlights: Karnak and Luxor’s extensive temples; The huge statue of Ramses is guarding Abu Sibbel. And perhaps they are the greatest icons of all of them, the great pyramids of the journalist.
Unlike some of our trips, the Nile was not in the list of buckets on the destination. But I will be the poor for what I have not seen it, and I have not seen this because I called River Voyages because it was called River Voyages.
Philae Temple was originally dismantled and relocated after the original island was flooded with the construction of Aswan High Dam. Photo credit: Tom stieghorst
Seeing Egypt with water has some advantages. Originally, almost all of Egyptian sites are concentrated along the Nile Bank. Rather than traveling on the Egyptian highway, it is easy and safe to move from the temple to the temple.
In the water, the mountain winds can cool down 110 degrees in the mid -April cruise.
Overlooking is the sailing itself. Every morning, when we quietly used the motor along the coastline of wetland grass, dating palms, low mud brick compounds and spiers, we had a gentle green river.
The winding waterway went close to the bank, which first called us, and the other banks and endless banana or trees were constantly grown under the blue sky. Waterfish, small green and blue wooden boats animated the reduced surfaces by local fishermen.
Now we have passed through cement embankments, cluster villages, pump stations, or factories, but most of them are threatening scenes that are familiar with both the Old Testament and the Old Testament.
Ancient temples in Abu Simbel in southern Egypt have four 70 feet high Ramses II. Photo credit: Tom stieghorst
But perhaps the best benefits we enjoyed were the expertise of our two Egyptians, Marwa Abbas and Randa Abdel Wahab.
I think it is Wahab’s cry (let’s go!) For “YALLA, YALLA”, which may last longest in the cruise after the pause of each viewing hall.
Most of our groups were in their 60s and more, about half Canadians, and half of Americans were in the mix. The ship has 82 passengers in four decks with two restaurants, lounges, small gymnasiums, massage rooms, a shaded sun deck with a cosmetic room and a swimming pool.
I was able to explore Amadahlia, the sister vessel of Amalilia, and in Luxor, I knew that Amalilia was a bit brighter and more modern, and the dinner -only Chef ‘S Table Restaurant was more sealed than outdoors.
Amalilia’s hotel director is one of the new ships of about 180 similar designs of similar designs in NILE, said Amalilia’s hotel.
The journey starts with a three -night stay in Cairo (St. Regis Cairo) and provides a day, including the Grand Egyptian Museum. A day to visit an old Egyptian museum where Saladin’s huge citadel and treasure of tongue are stored; And a fascinating half -day in the Copt Kairo, looking at the church and synagogue in the Roman era.
Luxor Temple was one of the most respected sites in ancient Egypt. Photo credit: Tom stieghorst
After flying with Luxor, the guests had seven days in the water last afternoon in Cairo, and we experienced the confusion of a huge Khan El-Khalili Street Market. Except for its own transplant, we had a very armed security officer wherever we went.
The food on the boat is about half Egypt, half the west and paired with Egyptian wine. I didn’t like all the Egyptian items I tried, but more than half of them were really good. The sauce pasta and big piece of big piece surprised me with their taste. The crew eagerly wants to show off national cuisine.
The evening entertainment included an interesting contest with a mummy in the 1978 movie “Death on the Nile”, Nubian Dancers, where guests have mummies in toilet paper.
The AMA provided a VIP passage through previous customs/passport control and provided a similar shepherd for 4:45 AM flight from the backend.